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How far is Cusco from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cusco (CUZ) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 53 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

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1987
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3197
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Cusco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Cusco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.509 miles
  • 3196.977 kilometers
  • 1726.229 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1984.879 miles
  • 3194.354 kilometers
  • 1724.813 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Cusco?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Cusco generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Cusco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
Destination Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″W